Discover Germany’s Bavaria region in the footsteps of Bavaria’s fairytale King Ludwig ll who built the iconic Neuschwanstein Castle among other splendid castles. The King loved to walk and the route starts from Lake Starnberg where he tragically drowned. It follows the alpine foothills of the Allgau Mountains, across a landscape of little monastery towns, Bavarian villages, as well as scenic sights like the Zugspitze summit. There’s a wealth of Bavarian culture and Baroque architecture to discover along the way till the walk ends most fittingly at the fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein near Fussen.

Leave the banks of Lake Sarnberg and walk through pretty Bavarian villages with inviting beer gardens to Andechs monastery with its own brewery. Finish off with a bus and boat trip to your overnight destination.

Day 3: Diessen to Wessobrunn 13 km

Walk through meadows and peaceful forest, along hilltops with marvellous views to Wessobrunn and the Zugspitz summit in the distance. At Wessobrunn, visit the ‘grey duke’ (historic belfry) and the natural landmark tree ‘Tassilolinde’.

Moderate to energetic walking on paths and forest trails. Longest day is 25 km and shortest 15 kms, minimum 4 and maximum 6 hours walking per day. Day 4 ‘s traverse of the Ammershlucht is demanding but an alternative can be taken.